
The Great Society & the Welfare State
Lectures in History
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The Influence of 'The Other America' on the War on Poverty Program
This chapter explores how the book 'The Other America' played a crucial role in inspiring the creation of the war on poverty program during the Kennedy administration. It also touches on the impact of 'Night Comes to the Cumberlands' in the establishment of the Appalachian redevelopment authority, along with an ad for the Democracy Decoded podcast.
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